A local priest and pastor stood by the side of the road holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!" They planned to hold up the sign to each passing car.
"Leave us alone, you religious nuts!" yelled the first driver as he sped by.
From around the curve they heard a big splash.
"Do you think," said one clergy to the other, "we should just put up a sign that says 'bridge out' instead?"
"Leave us alone, you religious nuts!" yelled the first driver as he sped by.
From around the curve they heard a big splash.
"Do you think," said one clergy to the other, "we should just put up a sign that says 'bridge out' instead?"
We have had an eventful week weather-wise, I trust you have been warm and safe. Leigh Beouy and Debbie Carroll have had an eventful week in another way: Drew and Megan Carroll have made them grandmothers (Debbie's first; Leigh's again). We rejoice in the birth of Meredith Grace, she is beautiful (I verified that personally.) Mom and Meredith are doing great. 
Last Saturday about 10 supporters from our church went up to Buffalo to see Josh Workman and the BBC team play D'Youville College and come away with a close victory. It was a fun time and we thank the Lord for a safe trip and good weather. We thank all of those who went and cheered. 
Beth and I plan to again drive to BBC for the "Senior / Parents" special day. It will be our privilege to walk out before the game with Joshua, then see them play Keuka College from New York. BBC won by ten up at their place earlier in the season, hopefully there will be another win. The season is winding down, BBC is currently 13 - 8, and we look forward to a good showing in the conference tournament and then hopefully the NCAA tournament ("March Madness" Yeah!)
This Sunday I have arranged to have Mr. Mike McLaughlin here in the 9:30 AM ABF and 10:45 AM worship service in the event I am not here. Mike is a former pastor here in Portage County and is now our area representative for the Shepherd's Ministries which gives compassionate Christian care for adults with mental disabilities. He will speak at both times about Shepherd's Ministries and from the Word of God. We would like to receive and special offering for this ministry on Sunday, please plan to give by marking a giving envelope "Shepherds." It is a very worthwhile ministry.
At 6:00 PM we have all our regular ministries: AWANA for kids (don't forget, it is "Inside Out" night), Student ministries which will begin the video series, "The Best Question Ever" with Andy Stanley. This is the same series our adults viewed in the fall, and many adults said they wished they knew these principles as teens. So, ours will. Our Adults will also meet for fellowship and a study from God's Word led by Pastor Tom. Be sure to bring your whole family to this time.
Next weekend is the teens "Winter BLAST!" at Skyview Ranch. If you have questions, see Dennis this Sunday. Also, next Saturday is the AWANA Grand Prix - have your cars prepared and ready to race. It should be a great time!
Thank you to many who visibly showed their support to Beth and me last Sunday as we began our 17th year of ministry here. Your coming up front did puzzle me, though - I was wondering what I said in the sermon to bring about such a "revival" among such mature believers! It was very heartwarming to us, and well appreciated by us. May God give us many more times of blessing.
Next Sunday I hope to continue our study from Jonah about "Our Divine Navigation System" by looking at Jonah 4 - read it ahead to prepare. And we will continue in our evening service on Feb. 24 in our study of "Our Heavenly Rewards."
Thank you to all who help serve in our Nursery and Children's Church ministries. These are vital to our services, please don't forget if you are "on" for this Sunday. Your ministry does not go unnoticed.
Pray and prepare for the services this Sunday, whether here at Faith or for many of you in your own church. It is amazing to think that as we sing and worship about the same time of the day, that God hears us all! Honor Him this Sunday together.
With prayers for your blessing,
Pastor Don Workman
Here is Nicholas watching one of his favorite cartoons, "Dora the Explorer." 
This is how "zoned in" he gets, which for some reason Beth does not care for. Papa says he just has "good concentration."
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